Large black spot on molar

[Rls15]

Hello

Around three weeks ago I had a check up and was told no treatment required, but for a trip to the hygenist for a good clean as I have gum disease (not sure of the severity of the same, I assume hygenist will talk me through that). A couple of days ago I noticed a black spot on my tooth, not small, and I'm not sure how long it's been there. I can't feel a cavity but I'm sure that doesn't mean there's not one there. Does anyone have any ideas what I'm looking at here? The tooth already has a large filling so I'm worried about extraction and hoping it can be capped instead. Part of me is hoping it's a stain but it's jet black, quite large and no amount of brushing or flossing is reducing the black. It's also inbetween two teeth so I can't get a proper look at it, and I'm not even 100% sure which tooth it is!

I'm not scared of treatment, although don't like the idea of another extraction as that would be two this year. I'm just scared of the diagnosis! Strange, I know. I do have an appointment for my dentist to have a look, I'm just wondering in the meantime if anyone has a vague idea.

Many thanks x

 

[tokkida]

Hello!

Hmm, that is strange. I have a big black spot between two teeth as well. When I went to the dentist this past Spring, she told me to keep an eye on it. The molar it's on started throbbing last weekend, and now I have to get it extracted since it got worse. So, it could possibly be a cavity that hasn't started bothering you yet.

Hopefully not, though!

 

[Rls15]

Hello!

Hmm, that is strange. I have a big black spot between two teeth as well. When I went to the dentist this past Spring, she told me to keep an eye on it. The molar it's on started throbbing last weekend, and now I have to get it extracted since it got worse. So, it could possibly be a cavity that hasn't started bothering you yet.

Hopefully not, though!

Ahhh thank you for replying! Sorry to hear you need an extraction

Went to my dentist today, and the black spot is... my filling! I feel like an idiot ha ha

 

[drm]

If it makes you feel better I get at least two or three people every year who make the exact same mistake! It's always a funny moment when I tell them. I'm glad that is all it was for you!

 

[Rls15]

If it makes you feel better I get at least two or three people every year who make the exact same mistake! It's always a funny moment when I tell them. I'm glad that is all it was for you!

Ha ha it really does make me feel better, thank you! :-D

I like to think it's a compliment that the filling is so well done I've never noticed it before!!!